Llewelyn's in Lambeth - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The atmosphere is a busy neighbourhood local feel but with Michelin quality food. Lots of good options for all types of diners, great wine pairing suggestions. We’ve been here for dinner and lunch and both terrific experiences. Lunch in the summer is particularly nice sat out the front under the big tree in the sun

A wonderful local restaurant, beautiful space, nice food and great drinks. This was my second visit, the first was a fabulous experience all round, the second however was badly let down by our server who was so disengaged from customer service and clearly didn't want to be working, so many interactions were perfunctory, just dumping glasses of wine on the table without a word, not engaging during payment or not responding to a thank you and goodnight on the way out the restaurant. Bitterly disappointed as it's a very well respected local eatery.

I was in Herne Hill a few days ago with friend and thought I'd drop by Llewelyns to book a table for my husband's birthday. A flustered female staff member finally came over to me & looked/sounded highly put out that I was bothering them. "Haven't you looked online?" she said after I asked if I could book a nice, cosy table for our celebration. "We don't do specific tables, and I'm afraid you will find it too busy here." I was slightly mortified, but said, ok I'll go somewhere else - and I won't be back. Potential patrons weirdly not welcome here - perhaps she would prefer we ate our meal on-line too? On a positive note, thanks for saving me the best part of £200 at your establishment. And btw, I'm local, so this is my word-of-mouth review to other locals for your restaurant too.

Visited with wine nerd friends, We took our own wine (corkage a reasonable £20). The food was excellent - definitely a cut above "neighbourhood restaurant" - bistro in style, just a little bit ambitious, the kind of food one often sees in Paris less frequently in London. The beef tartare in particular was superb. The service was super engaging and friendly - not formal but quick, efficient and helpful. The dining room itself is quite buzzy and you don't get a *ton* of space, but it's not *super* loud, and more than tolerable for my middle aged years. Will definitely be back.

It’s a casual place, unstuffy with an efficient but peremptory staff. I wasn’t impressed to have the bill plonked down on the table before we had asked for it - neither was I impressed by a surly waitress who plonked down dishes in a grim fashion. As for the food -our winter tomato starters were excellent, interesting and flavoursome. My companions’ mains of duck and spätzle were pronounced “fine”, but my pork loin was chewy, tough in places and fat had not been rendered properly, although the dish’s flavours were interesting. Desserts were unmemorable. Llewelyn’s is alright and as a neighbourhood restaurant quite reasonable, but I was underwhelmed by it.

It’s not terrible. The menu and extremely amateurish service do not make for what should be a far better experience at this price point. Pity as some of the food is good.

Food, ambience and service excellent. Table for 2 a little close to other guests! First visit to the restaurant and will return. Thank you for a lovely evening…

I have been to Llewelyn’s a few times this year and each team the food, wine and service has been excellent. The menu is ever changing, in line with the seasons, and offers something a bit off the beaten track but equally that kind of ‘just what you fancy’ comfort food. It’s elegant but homely and the service is always efficient, yet relaxed. One of my favourite London restaurants.

Fabulous food and wine. Service great and friendly. Only downside, they do t take cash. Just want the option. Won’t return as they need to accommodate the many, not the few.

Pretentious menu and we should have left. But we stayed to eat an array of tastes that never really gelled together. The bread (old) and butter was actually the best part of it. The fish stew was cooked in a tin of tomatoes. You have to cook that down and and you have to add stock, onions etc. you da not be slapping a few bits of fish in and calling it stew. And it was expensive

Went to Llewelyn's on a recommendation and it was completely wonderful. The dishes that we had needed some careful cooking (fried courgette flowers, fish, île flottante etc) and they were all perfect. We also had a very good peach tea gimlet and a calvados to round off a really excellent dinner! The service was lovely too - looking forward to coming back. I've recently spent the same on some very average meals so this was a real treat.

Really lovely food. Excellent service. Crab starter and San Marzano starters were the highlights but we also liked the Panisses a lot.

Hmmm - this was disappointing. Looked great and read good reviews but reality was a busy restaurant with average service and no real attention. Food was on the whole good but not generous. The mussels came in a sauce which obviously needed bread - no bread with it. When we asked they said you need to order/pay for bread - this just seemed mean given the mussels obviously needed something with them and were not cheap. It's like offering soup and saying you need to order bread. It ruined the experience.

An excellent local serving modern European food. Precisely cooked and well presented with good friendly and efficient service.

Very much enjoyed Llewelyn's. It is a lovely restaurant where the staff really seem to care. Not the longest menu, but plenty of tasty dishes on offer so I might have to go back. Quite a long wine list with ridiculously small text for those of us with older eyes. Worth trying this place out. I don't think you will regret it.

I've been past Llewelyn's a lot over the years and always thought "that looks nice". Finally went there this weekend and it was outstandingly good. Amazing food, interesting wine list (recommend the English pink fizz and the Tomato water martini) and lovely service. Strikes a great balance between relaxed a just a little bit fancy. Can't wait to go back

Just had an amazing really high quality meal, with great service in great venue. Beautiful Collar of Pork, followed by Rice Pudding. Very highly recommended.

The food is always good. frequently it challenges and you pushed a bit out of your comfort zone. It’s always been great food though. Service can be a bit patchy with a sometimes grumpy head waiter. Ignore that though and you will be dazzled.

We had a lovely time at Llewleyn's. The food was super tasty, the atmosphere was good and the service was decent too. Definitely worth checking out.

I think this is the fastest service we’ve ever seen in a restaurant! The food was delicious (although pricey), and the wine and staff were lovely! However. It was like 3 mins between courses, we had no let up or time to digest. The starters...

Food is tasty but missing the wow factor. We had the burrata starter between 2 and the beef and harissa chicken. All tasty, a tad overpriced.

My favourite restaurant in South London. Unfussy, high quality food matched with careful, understated service from friendly staff. The restaurant also has a lovely, minimalist interior and benefits from great light in the day, so it’s always a pleasure to spend time there. Can’t wait...

Fabulous neighbourhood restaurant. Relaxed atmosphere, with great service. The staff and food were both amazing! Perfect for a celebration. All dishes were seasonsal, light and delicious. Look forward to returning!

My son has been raving about this restaurant for a couple of years and so our trip up to see his new house last weekend needed a celebration. The choice of food was outstanding. I like to experience something different and Llewelyn's certainly managed to...

What a wonderful tasty lunch we had here sitting outside under the awning and with the patio heaters keeping us warm . We all ate vegetarian and the blue cheese salad and also the cauliflower starters were wonderful . The autumn veg tart was delicious...

One of the best restaurants for a guaranteed pleasant evening in London, while feeling like you’re at a quaint hidden gem on the continent. Also with a few covered outside tables with decent heaters to accommodate the world we now live in. Great food, great...

The food was ok, some dishes tasty but small but with top end pricing. Service ok no major complaints, except some double service charging going on. This was our second visit and we will not be returning as value is better elsewhere. Even pay for...

Have wanted to come here since opening but I no longer live close to Herne Hill - I was in the area so decided to pop in and was able to make a last minute reservation for 30 mins time. WOW. The food is just...

We went to lunch at Llewelyns on Sunday. It was a family get together with my mother and sister. The restaurant is very laid back and fairly casual. The food was amazing. A very short menu a choice of 5 or 6 starters and the...

Reasonably priced and good quality set menu on Valentine’s Day. Friendly service and good atmosphere. The beef was particularly good very well cooked. I hope to return for the evening menu sometime!

Just walked in from Herne Hill station before getting the bus home. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. The buratta starter was delicious and the hake main course a simple fillet perfectly cooked with vegetables. Partner's lamb chops were equally good. Puddings are irrestible too....

This place is fantastic! We had bread and olives to start followed by the leg of lamb (x3). Friends shared a carafe of the house red and also the pudding, which was a chocolate orange mousse. All delicious. Service very friendly and attentive, too. Would...

Delicious food, superb service, lovely atmosphere. The pheasant pie for two looked daunting but disappeared in no time at all. All the staff were very friendly and attentive, managing to look after us as well as numerous Christmas outings at the same time. Will become...

Located near the railway station in Herne Hill it is an attractive layout medium size. A good menu of about eight choices for each course. All chosen were delicious and substantial in size. Service was good. The cost including service and wine amounted to about...

We had read a very good review of the restaurant in one of the broadsheets and as it was on our way thought we would try it for ourselves. The restaurant is literally next to Herne Hill Station with a small pedestrian area outside. The...

Visited for the first time - restaurant is next to Train Station entrance, so no need to drive (parking is always difficult in this area). Warm welcome - and a bottle of tap water on each table- but only one draft beer was available, which...

The food was delicious, a really special menu that changes daily. Very good for a special occasion as the price quickly adds up but it's hard to resist the sound of the dishes. Lovely evening had by both.

This restaurant has become very popular offering a varied range of dishes served either in the restaurant or in the paved area at the front where there are tables chairs and brollies where diners watch the world go by.The chef is adventurous in his choice...

We ate here for Sunday lunch. Two of our party shared the beef lasagne which was delicious. I had overnight roasted pork with runner beans and almonds. It melted in the mouth and the beans were to die for, the crackling was fab. My husband...

Situated right next to the station, this is a very convenient and popular place to meet/eat . We were with vegetarians and there were lots of starters and one main course for them . The gazpacho was delicious, as was the courgette starter . Especially...

In July 2019, my wife and I went to Herne Hill to visit our son who lives in Herne Hill and he booked a table at Llewelyn's, a place that is new to us. We decided to go for the Kleftiko lamb which was for...

Lovely little restaurant in Herne Hill with a changing menu. Interior is clean, bright and open. Staff are attentive and friendly without being over the top. Food is good quality and very tasty. Prices for mains are good, though a few of the dishes are...

We have been for lunch and for dinner a few weeks apart, and on each occasion we have been very impressed with the friendly charm of the waitresses. The menu is short, but it is not hard to find something attractive to eat. The skate...

Llewelyn's is nicely tucked away just by Herne Hill Arches as you leave the station. You can easily miss it as it has a lovely blossom tree outside. The feel inside is a slightly fine dining, clean cut atmosphere but very friendly and warm with...

Took my husband for his birthday dinner. Friendly staff and tasty food. Very convenient location right by the station.

We were inspired by Giles Coren’s favourable Times review to choose this small restaurant for our son’s 24th birthday meal, being local to everyone. What a lovely meal we had! Efficient yet unobtrusive service delivered with a lovely humour. My son shared the Tamworth pork...

We visited with our daughter and her boyfriend who live nearby. It was a ‘go to’ place for them, as they were desperate to go but could not afford. The service, food and drinks were superb and the bill reflected this. Don’t enter unless you...

Taken for a birthday lunch as a treat. Nice staff- male and female waiter/waitress and service friendly and unobtrusive. Had the wood pigeon ragu which had a lovely depth of flavour and was perfectly seasoned. Then flourless chocolate cake which was gorgeous. My lunch date...

Easy to get to as next door to rail station we were made to feel most welcome with no rush and great service. Impressed by the quality and taste of the dishes and the atmosphere was not overwhelming with no airs of graces with most...

Amazing meal as always - beautiful home-made terrine and beetroot salad followed by flavoursome tagliatelle and succulent cod and beans. All served up by the friendly and obliging Alcides. We’ll be returning.

This place hits all the right notes for a neighbourhood restaurant in terms of food, service and atmosphere. Great for a date or catching up with an old friend.

We had a wonderful meal here last week after having it on our list of places to try for quite some time. We had only heard great things previously and we weren't disappointed. Beautiful ambiance, great service and lovely food and wine. We were served...

Came here for Sunday lunch. A small menu but everything we had was delicious. Some quirky things like pig’s head thankfully not a whole one, excellent sea trout and vegetarian options. Good service. We were impressed

Met a friend here for a relaxed dinner and we were really impressed with the food. Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked - they have a great wine list too. Service was friendly. It was amazing value.

A bright, friendly casual restaurant with homemade fresh, plentiful food. We had four different starters and each one was very tasty, the pumpkin soup was delicious. Three of us had the Lamb for three,(a sight to see!) which I would highly recommend, and the accompanying...

Our meal was top notch. Had to wait a bit for a table so tramped around Brockwell Park to build up an appetite. We were a hungry two so asked the waitress if she thought we could handle the three-man portion of slow-cooked lamb with...

We visited on a very wet Saturday, with a drenched Spaniel in tow, who was warmly received. The food is spectacular, Runner Beans elevated to the sublime in my starter. Beautifully rich risotto for main, which was absolutely moreish and delicious. Greengage Tart made with...

I feel a bit bad about just giving this place an average rating as it does have a lot going for it. Good location, good service, beautiful interiors, looks good without appearing to try too hard. The food however does try too hard in my...

I don’t know why it has taken me so long to write a great review of this restaurant! Laziness perhaps or maybe I don’t want to many people discovering this gem! I know this is very unfair of me! The service we receive from the...

A first experience of this popular local eatery in their opening week left me a little disappointed and hungry - only one veggie main course dish on the menu and it felt more like a starter. However a reluctant return visit in July has transformed...

I was not feeling 100% when we went and certainly there was much to recommend it, but there is room for improvement. My guests enjoyed their main courses but one found their starter a bit 'rustic'; big lumps of beetroot with not enough horseradish. My...

This is the second fine dining option we now have in Herne Hill (Park's edge would be my first in order of preference) with some really good highlights in the menu. The environment is modern and minimal, I confess I prefer more old fashioned places...

This restaurant is conveniently located right next to Herne Hill station, and has proved a perfect place to meet up with a friend, as we can both get there easily. The menu changes regularly, so it is always exciting to see what might be on...

I was looking forward to trying this restaurant, which is close to where I live, since I had heard very good things about it. As soon as I walked in the door I was not impressed. My friend and I were greeted with a gruff...

A bit of a hike to get to from central London. If you’re in the area might be worth it, but does not merit a special trip. Burrata decent, but with cooked tomatoes rather than fresh which was odd. Pea fritters ok. Pea soup ok....

Came here with a group of girlfriends to celebrate a couple of birthdays on a very hot Sunday. Was quite glad to have a table inside. Three of us shared the lamb souvlaki and the other two also had Lamb. All delicious as was my...

Moved to the area 7 months ago and been going every month since. Menilu is short but balanced and always fresh. Food never disappoints, wine great and staff are friendly and welcoming.

Visited with a friend for dessert and a drink. The attitude of the little man at the front of house - calling him a maitre' d would be an insult to maitre 'd's - was poor. He was unwelcoming, unfriendly, and unprofessional. Waitress never brought...

I came here recently with friends for a lunch on super hot Sunday. We loved it. The food was good and our waitress was really patient and helpful (I can be indecisive and am lots of questions about which dish is best!!). The price was...

This is right next to Herne Hill station and the huge windows and outdoor seating makes it very inviting. The interior is very simple and minimal. As I arrived after 2pm, there were plenty of tables available indoors but nothing outside as it was a...

Sat outside and ordered tea which the waiter insisted we pay for there and then. It was a beautiful evening and we decided to have some wine. When we’d finished we asked for the bill which took over 10 minutes and, guess what, included the...

A relatively recent arrival in Herne Hill (replacing the unlamented Pullens). We've eaten here a couple of times now, and whilst the kitchen is turning out some really nice food, the inconsistent service and sometimes poor value stops me from loving this place. We went...

First time I've found cuttlefish risotto on the menu. Delicious. The other dishes were also excellent, although unfortunately they'd run out of our first choice. The starters were good, lovely salads - although the charcuterie was a bit too basic. Excellent puds, very tasty. Friendly,...

Taken to Sunday lunch by my daughter, and her partner, at Llewelyn’s in Herne Hill. Great atmosphere, clearly this is a restaurant run by people who care, are helpful, and enthusiastic. The food was tip top, with a varied and interesting menu, everything was cooked...

Lovely tasty food, chosen from an interesting menu. BUT, table far too small for three people, the wine arrived open and in an unlabelled bottle. We discovered it is “on draft”, but nothing to tell you so on the wine list, and at £28 a...

Small, cozy restaurant. Not a big menu to choose from and a bit expensive for what you get. Shouldn't really have to pay for a side order of vegetables when paying that much for a basic meal. That said, the staff are friendly and attentive....

An excellent rotating menu of British and continental cuisine. Can get quite noisy inside when full due to internal acoustics.

What a wonderful place. The food, service and surroundings were all just brilliant. Will be returning!

We had dinner at Llewylns last night to celebrate my partners birthday. This is probably the fourth time I’ve been now and as always it was a delightful experience. Our waiter was fantastic, and the duck we both had was outstanding. We were given two...

We had dinner here with another couple. Excellent food, brisk service, lively atmosphere and fair prices

Great food and good service but 1 hr and 40 min into our meal -albeit our digestif - we were asked to move to the counter. A bit poor as we booked this six weeks ago and it was a Saturday night out. Giving 4...

Visited for lunch on a Saturday. Food was average, it arrived in around 5 minutes and the pasta was over cooked so I think it was reheated. Service was very poor, staff were not attentive at all, quite rude and didn’t smile once. Surroundings are...

What a delightful little gem of a place to eat. Very friendly staff, a great menu, not too big, of freshly prepared food, with a thoughtfully selection of wines to complement the food. We had the fish stew, lovely pieces of perfectly cooked fish in...

Enjoyed a pleasant family lunch in a buzzing atmosphere with very good service. Our new grandson managed to sleep through all of the hub-bub!!!

First time visit last week. Service was pleasant. Food was 10/10. Whitebait to start, followed by seven hour roasted neck of lamb with dauphinois potatoes and cabbage, and pear and almond tart to finish. Could not fault it the flavour of the lamb was amazing...

I got there with my mother in law at 11.45 today Saturday 24/02, asked for a sandwich and told no sandwiches sharply. The manager who had an arrogant approach took the order of two coffees without given us any guidance about the service/menu, he only...

We had high hopes for Llewelyn’s having heard good things. We booked a table for two at 6pm. The place was empty, and so when we walked in the waiter, before showing us to our table, asked the manager (I presumed he was the manager;...

We had a fantastic three course meal here, the food was delicious, the staff were very welcoming and helpful and the atmosphere was great! Would definitely return and highly recommend!

My boyfriend and I booked this restaurant and were asked if we minded sitting by the front door which I declined and we were seated at a very small table near the main window and high seats but we were very close to two other...

Enjoyed a lunch with my son. Good ambiance, champagne and wine. The food was very tasty but the temperature was variable. Mussel and bacon soup lovely but both hot and cold, same with my veggie main. My crepe dessert was not overhot. Am I missing...

Friendly and accommodating service - neither too chatty nor not engaging enough, just right! Totally delicious food.

The food was so lovely! I booked for a party of six for my birthday and we were all blown away by the food. We also loved the large window from which we could people watch Sunday's market. I'd recommend Llwellyn's to anyone.

We came as a family of 6 with two girls, ten and four. Restaurant drew our attention with beautiful position and interesting interior, very simple and at the same time very elegant and smart. Nice leather furniture, small bar and many window seats that gives...

Can't quite put my finger on why, but whenever I eat here I feel homesick for Melbourne. The food is awesome and fresh and – refreshingly – not self-consciously "British". Love that there's no real gimmick to it, no eye on the franchise. Great decor....

...I am sure that they are salivating at having a bespoke independent restaurant of this type in the area. Don’t get me wrong the food I had was fresh and well presented and it was listed as a lasagna, but if I hadn’t read the...

Adjacent to the Herne Hill rail station, this small, well-run coffee shop offers outdoor tables when the weather allows, and a range of light dishes.

We went as a group to celebrate a retirement, and we were really looking forward to our visit. I had just been ill, so I wasn't sure how much I could eat, and I just ordered a starter. It was good, as were the starters...

I had a Saturday night dinner here with a friend- we were hoping for a pleasant meal and a catch-up. Unfortunately the restaurant was so noisy and the tables so crammed together it was extremely difficult to hear each other. There are too many tables...

Second visit to this restaurant and I would go again. The staff were very attentive and friendly - but not over the top. The food had great taste and plenty of it. Very busy on a Saturday afternoon with a great atmosphere. My only grumble...

Had a leisurely Sunday lunch there in a group. Food was excellent - the mustard rabbit main (with chips) particularly good, decent range for not a particularly extensive menu. Creates a bit of a logistical challenge having some main courses for 2 or 3 people...